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Graduate Diploma Creative Practice at Kingston University

Kingston University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

If you wish to move into a creative field or strengthen your portfolio for postgraduate study and already hold a bachelor’s degree, Kingston School of Art’s Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice will provide you with the practical, intellectual and professional tools to take the next step.

Faculty: Kingston School of Art  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The curriculum for this course is tailored to your discipline specific area of interest which you define upon application. You can choose pathways focusing on Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration Animation or Interior & Product Design. Modules - core modules: Global Context, Discipline and Autonomy, Creative Practice 2.

Career pathways

You’ll complete this course having gained the creative skills you need to progress to a practice-based masters course. Previous graduates have also gone on to work for design offices, publishing houses, interactive media, film and television companies, fashion houses and advertising agencies worldwide.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above in a creative arts honours degree. We also accept equivalent qualifications. If you have relevant experience or qualifications in other subjects, we will consider your application individually. Portfolio: Please submit a portfolio to showcase your strengths, abilities and experiences. ; Examples of your skills in technical making, idea development and storytelling. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,300 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

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